Med-Surg Study Guide | 85+ Pages | Nursing Notes
Systems Included
• Renal / Urinary Disorders
• Cardiac Disorders (includes EKGs)
• Endocrine Disorders
• Respiratory Disorders
• Hematology Disorders
• Gastrointestinal Disorders
• Neurological Disorders
• Electrolyte Imbalances
• Critical Care (Burns & Shock)
• ABGs
Breakdown of Systems
Renal / Urinary Disorders:
- Brief overview of the kidneys
- Terms/definitions related to the kidneys
- Lab values related to the kidneys
- Acute Glomerulonephritis
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Overview of Hemodialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis
- Urinary Tract Infections (Pyelonephritis & Lower UTIs)
- Renal Calculi
Cardiac Disorders:
- Cardiac Terms & Hemodynamic Parameters
- Flow of Blood Through The Heart
- Electrical Conduction of the Heart
- Auscultating Heart Sounds
- EKG Waveforms (PQRST)
- 5 - lead placement
- Heart Failure
- Systolic HF vs. Diastolic HF
- Left Vs. Right Heart Failure S&S
- Heart failure interventions & Diagnosis
- Coronary artery Disorders (CAD)
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) Vs. Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) + Worksheet
- Angina Overview
- Myocardial Infarction
- Cardiac Biomarkers (Troponin, CK - MB, Myoglobin, BNP)
- Hypertension
EKGs:
- 6 Steps to interpreting EKG's
- Normal sinus rhythm
- Sinus Brady
- Sinus Tachy
- Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
- Ventricular fibrillation (V-FIB)
- Atrial Fibrillation (A-FIB)
- Premature Ventricular contractions (PVC's)
- Asystole
- Atrial Flutter
- Cardioversion Vs. Defibrillation
Endocrine Disorders:
- Quick Overview of The Endocrine System
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome (HHS)
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypoglycemia
- Nursing Management of Diabetes
- Insulin Types Quick Guide
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Cushing's Syndrome
- Addison's Disease
- Pheochromocytoma
- SIADH
- Diabetes Insipidis
Respiratory Disorders:
- Auscultating Lung Sounds
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Asthma
- Pneumonia
Hematology Disorders:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Hematology Lab Values (RBCs, WBCS, etc)
Gastrointestinal Disorders:
- Acute & Chronic Pancreatitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Chron's & Ulcerative Colitis)
- Types of Hepatitis (ABCDE)
- Cirrhosis
Neurological Disorders:
- Overview of Neuro assessments (Glasgow Coma Scale, Babinski reflex, DTR's, etc)
- Seizures
- Stroke
- Cranial Nerves + Worksheet
Musculoskeletal Disorders:
- Fractures
- Stages of Bone Healing
- Compartment syndrome
- Gout
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoarthritis (OA) Vs. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Electrolyte Imbalances:
- Sodium: Hypernatremia / Hyponatremia
- Calcium: Hypercalcemia / Hypocalcemia
- Potassium: Hyperkalemia / Hypokalemia
- Magnesium: Hypermagnesemia / Hypomagnesemia
ABGs:
- Overview of ABG's & how to interpret them
- How do the organs compensate?
- RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS vs. RESPIRATORY ALKALOSIS
- METABOLIC ACIDOSIS vs. Metabolic ALKALOSIS
Critical Care:
- Types of Burns
- Burn Injury Depth
- Burn Location
- Inhalation Injury
- Phases of burn management (Emergent, Acute, & Rehabilitative)
- Pathology, vital signs, nursing considerations, etc.
- Fluid Resuscitation for burns
- Rule of nines
- Parkland formula w/ Practice question
- Hypovolemic shock
- Cardiogenic shock
- Distributive shock (Septic, Neurogenic, Anaphylactic)
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